Zombieland: the abandoned buildings of Detroit

With the news that Detroit has become the largest city in the United States to ever file for bankruptcy, here's a look at abandoned Detroit.

J.D. Pooley/Getty Images

33of48

Graffiti covers an abandoned building at the former Belle Isle Safari Zoo February 24, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The city of Detroit has faced serious economic challenges in the past decade, with a shrinking population and tax base while trying to maintain essential services.

J.D. Pooley/Getty Images

33of48

Graffiti covers an abandoned building at the former Belle Isle Safari Zoo February 24, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The city of Detroit has faced serious economic challenges in the past decade, with a shrinking population and tax base while trying to maintain essential services.